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'The volume is astronomical': ED physicians call for more support to grapple with mental health crisis

Every year, an estimated half a million children are evaluated for psychiatric emergencies in emergency departments — a figure that has increased over the past decade — that are unequipped to handle the crisis, three leading medical groups said in a ne…

HCA seeks 12 CFOs

HCA Healthcare is looking for at least 12 CFOs, according to recent job postings on LinkedIn. 

Generative AI helps Providence make specialty referrals

Renton, Wash.-based Providence is using ChatGPT-like technology in a new clinical decision support tool for providers.

Mississippi hospital CEO to exit

Terry Treadwell is leaving his role as CEO of Merit Health River Region in Vicksburg, Miss., The Vicksburg Post reported Aug. 15. 

Boards' ask of C-level execs? Plain language

Corporate and industry jargon is holding less weight with board directors, who are increasingly making an effort to bar it from the boardroom completely, Fortune reports.

Catholic Health CEO to step down

Mark Sullivan will step down as president and CEO of Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health on Aug. 31.

Kaiser Permanente's IT chief to retire

Diane Comer, chief information and technology officer of Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is set to retire in January. 

25 best leadership jobs for nurses in 2023

Hospital CEO is the top leadership position nurses should consider, according to an article by Nursing Process.

North Carolina hospitals sued 7,500 patients over 6-year period, study finds

Five health systems in North Carolina filed nearly all of the state’s hospital lawsuits against patients for unpaid bills, according to a Duke Law report.

Oregon governor signs hospital staffing law

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed a minimum nurse staffing mandate for hospitals.